Business Details
14 Years
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Emergency
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Award-Winning Veterinarian in Austin, TX
Founded in 2012, Firehouse Animal Health Center was created with a mission to redefine veterinary care by prioritizing both pet comfort and owner experience. Our approach combines Fear Free techniques, including separate spaces for cats and dogs, with 30-minute appointments to ensure thorough consultations and personalized healthcare plans. We emphasize preventive medicine, focusing on wellness checkups, dental care, and nutrition tailored to each pet's life stage. Our team of dedicated professionals collaborates closely with pet owners to maintain long-term health while maintaining transparency and fairness in pricing.Located in Austin, Texas, we serve Central Texas communities with comprehensive services ranging from routine care to advanced diagnostics and emergency treatment. Beyond clinical excellence, we demonstrate community commitment through medical donations for pets in need and partnerships with local organizations. Our culture celebrates the human-animal bond by fostering education, compassion, and trust in every client interaction.
Services
Veterinary Care
Emergency Services
Dental Cleanings
Pet Boarding
Vaccinations
Preventive Care
Surgical Services
Nutrition Consultation
Microchipping
End-of-Life Care
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We maintain Fear Free certification for stress-free pet visits
- 30-minute appointments ensure thorough veterinary consultations
- 24/7 emergency care availability with board-certified specialists
- Digital radiography and advanced surgical facilities onsite
- Community-focused giving through free/low-cost medical care
What people say
Best veterinary we have been to
Accommodating staff
Stress-free visit
Collaborative healthcare plans
Happy with service
Services
Emergency Care
Our veterinary hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with immediate access to diagnostic imaging and surgical interventions. Our certified team handles critical cases ranging from trauma to acute illnesses. We maintain state-of-the-art equipment and specialist partnerships for ultrasound and advanced procedures while ensuring pet comfort through Fear Free protocols during urgent visits.
Preventive Medicine
We specialize in comprehensive preventive care including customized vaccination schedules, parasite screening, and nutritional counseling. Our 30-minute appointments allow thorough discussions about age-specific needs while monitoring health trends through regular physical exams and laboratory testing for early disease detection in cats and dogs.
Dental Services
Our dental program features professional cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery with digital radiography. Using techniques from board-certified dentists, we focus on preventing systemic diseases through regular dental maintenance while ensuring patient comfort during procedures.
Spay/Neuter
We perform elective spaying and neutering procedures with pre-anesthetic bloodwork and tailored recovery plans. Our surgical team considers breed, age, and health status to determine optimal timing while maintaining strict safety protocols during all procedures.
End-of-Life Care
Our gentle approach to palliative care and euthanasia includes private consultations, quality-of-life assessments, and personalized transition planning. The comfort room provides a peaceful environment with flexible visitation options while our staff offers continuous emotional support throughout the process.
People
Dr. John Faught
Co-Founder
Dr. John Faught has dedicated his career to veterinary medicine, establishing Firehouse Animal Health Center in 2012 with a vision for compassionate pet care. His leadership focuses on creating positive experiences for both pets and owners through innovation and community engagement.
Dr. Jed Rogers
Co-Founder
Dr. Jed Rogers contributes extensive veterinary expertise as co-founder of Firehouse Animal Health Center. Committed to elevating pet healthcare standards, he helps shape clinic operations and maintains a strong presence in client education initiatives across Austin.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care with immediate access to diagnostics, surgical interventions, and specialist consultation for critical pet health situations.
How do Fear Free techniques benefit my pet?
Our Fear Free approach reduces stress through separate cat/dog areas, specialized handling techniques, and environmental modifications that create positive veterinary experiences for anxious animals.
What preventive care services do you provide?
We offer comprehensive preventive care including vaccinations, parasite screening, dental cleanings, nutritional counseling, and age-specific wellness exams for cats and dogs.
Can I schedule a consultation online?
Yes, our website features an online scheduling system for general consultations and urgent care appointments with real-time availability confirmation.
How do you accommodate anxious pets?
We implement stress reduction strategies during all visits, including 30-minute appointment slots, pheromone therapy, and personalized handling approaches tailored to each pet's temperament.
What pet boarding options exist?
Firehouse Pet Resort offers stress-free boarding with customized care plans, playcare services, and overnight supervision at dedicated locations in Round Rock and Kyle.
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Reviews (5)
Anna Mourad
Dec 15, 2021
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Every experience at Firehouse has been excellent. They are caring, welcoming, organized and professional. Unfortunately my best experience was a heartbreaking one. My elderly GSP, Boone, had been declining. We'd had discussions on a couple occasions about when to know the time had come. Dr. Rob provided thoughtful recommendations and guidance to help us put together a plan and prepare my children.
When the day arrived they were responsive and caring. They have a comfort room specifically for saying goodbye. We took care of all of the administrative activities up front which I appreciated so to
When the day arrived they were responsive and caring. They have a comfort room specifically for saying goodbye. We took care of all of the administrative activities up front which I appreciated so to
Kelly Cameron
Nov 25, 2021
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I love firehouse belterra! They always find time to get my boys in on short notice! Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Juan Avila
Nov 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Everyone was great! Specially Daniel! He was very helpful and insightful, great assets to the team! Dr. Torres is amazing!
Everyone was great! Specially Daniel! He was very helpful and insightful, great assets to the team! Dr. Torres is amazing!
Morgan Barr
Nov 09, 2021
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We lost our little Peanut to a gruesome neighbor dog attack. My son and I brought our hurt baby into this clinic at closing time, devastated and lost! They took us in with open arms and supported us through the heart breaking motions of putting our dog down. The tact, professionalism and heart these amazing individuals showed us, will never be forgotten!! We picked our little guy up tonight and again, they showed heart and compassion!! I can not speak highly enough about this clinic!! They are amazing, caring and part of your family the moment you step inside. Thank you thank you Firehouse Belterra
Michael
Oct 20, 2021
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Nice new facility and very professional staff. Very dedicated and caring environment. The vet techs all seemed to have the magic touch to calm down nervous dogs
